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Luis Suárez, excluding the stamps, are moving to Atlético Madrid as they announce that a £ 5.5 million fee has been agreed with Barcelona … and the veteran forward will give an emotional farewell press conference on Thursday.
- Atlético de Madrid agreed to sign Luis Suárez from Barcelona for 5.5 million pounds
- Suárez will give a farewell press conference at the Camp Nou on Thursday
- The forward scored 198 goals in 283 appearances over six years at Barcelona
Former Liverpool striker Luis Suárez will complete a sensational signing for Atlético de Madrid after they agreed on a fee with Barcelona.
Barça announced that they had reached an agreement whereby the Catalan club would receive 5.5 million pounds (6 million euros).
Suárez joined Barça in 2014 and helped the club win four LaLiga titles, four Copa del Reys and the Champions League in 2015.
Atlético de Madrid confirmed that they have reached an agreement to sign Luis Suárez for 5.5 million pounds
Atlético confirmed through their official website that Suárez will join them subject to a doctor passing and his contract being formalized.
Barcelona, for their part, thanked Suárez for his important contribution to the club.
A statement on its official website said: “FC Barcelona wants to publicly express its gratitude to Luis Suárez for his commitment and dedication and wishes him all the best for the future.”
Suárez won a variety of trophies during his time in Barcelona, including the Champions League.
The 33-year-old will have a farewell press conference at the Camp Nou on Thursday afternoon.
During his time in Barcelona, Suárez scored 198 goals in 283 appearances.
However, the newly appointed manager, Ronald Koeman, informed him that it is not part of his plans.
Suárez has scored eight goals in 18 appearances against Atlético during his career, so Diego Simeone’s team will surely be happy that he is now playing for them.
Suárez has a return of eight goals in 18 appearances against Atlético during his career
The prospect of Suarez playing Diego Costa at times is also intriguing, while the talented Joao Félix will also benefit from Suarez’s guidance.
The Uruguayan will be determined to show Koeman that he made a mistake by letting him go.
With the departure of Suarez, Antoine Griezmann, who endured a difficult first season at Barcelona, should be given more opportunities to play as a central striker.
